Integrated lunar tide electric generator and floating retail structures system

Abstract

A system for converting the tidal variations of water to electrical energy. The system has a stabilizing column, a platform configured to float at least partially above the water surface moving relative to the at least one stabilizing column, and an electrical generating system configured to transform the movement of the platform relative to the at least one stabilizing column into electrical energy. The platform can have a top side and floating retail structures and can be configured for constructional development.

1. An integrated lunar tide electric generator and floating retail structures system comprising:
 at least one stabilizing column having a first end secured to an underwater surface and a second end extending away from a water surface; 
 a platform, configured to float at least partially above the water surface, the platform coupled to the at least one stabilizing column, the platform configured to change its position relative to the at least one stabilizing column in response to tidal variations and having retail structures thereon; 
 an electric generating system attached to the platform, the electrical generating system configured to convert changes of position of the platform in relation to the at least one stabilizing column to electrical energy; and 
 one or more gears attached to the at least one stabilizing column and coupled to the electrical generating system. 
 
     
     
       2. The integrated lunar tide electric generator and floating retail structures system of  claim 1 , wherein the platform has a top side configured for constructional development of floating retail structures. 
     
     
       3. The integrated lunar tide electric generator and floating retail structures system of  claim 1 , wherein the platform has a top side, the platform further comprising a housing attached to the top side of the platform, the housing having a top section configured to at least partially cover the electrical generating system. 
     
     
       4. The integrated lunar tide electric generator and floating retail structures system of  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of roller assemblies attached to the platform around the at least one stabilizing column, the roller assemblies configured to contact the at least one stabilizing column, the roller assemblies configured to provide varying horizontal forces towards the at least one stabilizing column to limit horizontal movement of the platform in relation to the at least one stabilizing column. 
     
     
       5. The integrated lunar tide electric generator and floating retail structures system of  claim 4 , wherein each roller assembly comprises:
 a roller; 
 a spring assembly attached to the platform; and 
 wherein the roller is attached to the spring assembly. 
 
     
     
       6. The integrated lunar tide electric generator and floating retail structures system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one stabilizing column comprises:
 a metal perimeter configured to contain site excavation debris, wherein the metal perimeter is configured to prevent water from entering through the metal perimeter; 
 the second end having a top surface; 
 a cap configured to be prevent water and air from entering the area within the metal perimeter, the cap being joined to the top surface of the second end; and 
 wherein an inner surface of the perimeter and inner surface of the cap is protected from internal corrosion from exposure to external air and water. 
 
     
     
       7. The integrated lunar tide electric generator and floating retail structures system of  claim 1 , wherein the platform is preexisting and originally constructed for a different purpose than tidal generation of electricity. 
     
     
       8. An integrated lunar tide electric generator and floating retail structures system comprising:
 at least one stabilizing column having a first end secured to an underwater surface and a second end extending away from a water surface; 
 a rack gear attached to the at least one stabilizing column; 
 a platform, configured to float at least partially above the water surface and having retail structures thereon, wherein the platform is coupled to the at least one stabilizing column, the platform configured to change its position relative to the at least one stabilizing column in response to tidal variations; 
 an electric generating system attached to the platform; 
 a series of reduction gears coupling the rack gear and the electrical generating system; and 
 wherein the movement of the platform in response to the tidal variations actuates the series of reduction gears to convert the movement of the platform into electrical energy. 
 
     
     
       9. The integrated lunar tide electric generator and floating retail structures system of  claim 8 , further comprising a plurality of roller assemblies attached to the platform around the at least one stabilizing column, the roller assemblies configured to contact the at least one stabilizing column, the roller assemblies configured to provide varying horizontal forces towards the at least one stabilizing column to limit horizontal movement of the platform in relation to the at least one stabilizing column. 
     
     
       10. The integrated lunar tide electric generator and floating retail structures system of  claim 9 , wherein each roller assembly comprises:
 a roller; 
 a spring assembly attached to the platform; and 
 wherein the roller is attached to the spring assembly. 
 
     
     
       11. The integrated lunar tide electric generator and floating retail structures system of  claim 8 , wherein the platform has a top side configured for constructional development of floating retail structures. 
     
     
       12. The integrated lunar tide electric generator and floating retail structures system of  claim 8 , wherein the platform has a top side, further comprising a housing attached to the top side of the platform, the housing having a top section at least partially covering the electrical generating system or the series of reduction gears or both. 
     
     
       13. The integrated lunar tide electric generator and floating retail structures system of  claim 8 , wherein the at least one stabilizing column comprises:
 a metal perimeter configured to contain site excavation debris, wherein the metal perimeter is configured to prevent water from entering through the metal perimeter; 
 the second end having a top surface; 
 a cap configured to be prevent water and air from entering the area within the metal perimeter, the cap joined to the top surface of the second end; and 
 wherein an inner surface of the perimeter and inner surface of the cap is protected from internal corrosion from exposure to external air and water.